Canada, Cef. A 40Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction surface rust and paint chipping

surface rust and paint chipping overall

38 mm x 42

The Battalion sailed February 16

Sharpshooters used more guerrilla warfare battle tactics than the rest of the Union infantry

Oliver enlisted again

Canada, Cef. A 40Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction surface rust and paint chippingIn pickled copper, blackened, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia, under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1st 1915, with mobilization headquarters at Halifax (Aldershot). The Battalion left Canada on October 8, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Vincent with a strength of 45 officers and 1,090 other ranks. In